Laser Printers (Brother) – Technical Failure Risk (2002)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Laser Printers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Laser Printers. The hazard is: The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves Brother laser printers with model numbers HL-1040, HL-1050, HL- 1060, and multi-function printers with model number MFC-P2000. The model number can be found on the top of each unit and adjacent to the Brother® logo. The printers are beige or putty in color, and all were manufactured in China, with the exception of model HL-1060, which was manufactured in Japan.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026